Jesse Avila
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Dedicated and organized operations manager with 30 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possesses in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Gulf Island Fabrication Inc
Ingleside, TX
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented project plans to ensure successful completion of projects within budget and timeline.
- Managed the daily operations of multiple offshore projects, including resource allocation, risk management and communication with stakeholders.
- Created detailed reports for upper management outlining progress of projects from conception to completion.
- Maintained accurate records of all project documents such as status reports, change orders, invoices.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new employees related to offshore development processes.
Operations Manager
Dynamic Industries Inc
Ingleside, TX
08.2004 - 12.2021
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Scaffolding Supervisor
Aker Gulf Marine
Ingleside, TX
01.2000 - 11.2003
- Responsible for ensuring the safety of scaffolding teams and equipment on site.
- Organized and supervised scaffolders in erecting, dismantling and modifying scaffolding structures.
- Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Inspected completed work to ensure that it meets all relevant regulations and standards.
- Ensured that all scaffolders are trained in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
- Conducted regular toolbox talks with workers about safety procedures and best practices when using scaffolding equipment.
- Managed stock levels, ordering additional items as necessary when supplies run low.
- Kept accurate records pertaining to inspections, installations and maintenance activities.
Scaffolding Supervisor
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, TX
02.1992 - 07.1999
- Responsible for ensuring the safety of scaffolding teams and equipment on site.
- Organized and supervised scaffolders in erecting, dismantling and modifying scaffolding structures.
- Inspected completed work to ensure that it meets all relevant regulations and standards.
- Maintained a safe working environment, carrying out daily risk assessments before work commences.
- Identified potential hazards on-site and took appropriate action to reduce risks.
- Broke down structures following project completion.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Scaffold Build And Design
NCCER
02-2002
Scaffolding Certificate - Introduction To Scaffolding Erection And Safety
Purdue University Northwest
01-2000
Certificate of Completion - Scaffold Design And Loading
Scaffold Training Institute
04-2009
Certificate of Completion - Scaffold Competency
Scaffold Training Institute
01-1996
Skills
- Business Development
- Document Control
- Business Planning
- Process Improvement
- Customer Service
- Health and safety compliance
- Budgeting and cost control
- Logistics Management
- Client Relations
- Troubleshooting
- Workforce Management
- Labor Relations
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Operations Manager
Gulf Island Fabrication Inc
12.2021 - 08.2024
Operations Manager
Dynamic Industries Inc
08.2004 - 12.2021
Scaffolding Supervisor
Aker Gulf Marine
01.2000 - 11.2003
Scaffolding Supervisor
Bay Ltd.
02.1992 - 07.1999
Certificate of Completion - Scaffold Build And Design
NCCER
Scaffolding Certificate - Introduction To Scaffolding Erection And Safety
Purdue University Northwest
Certificate of Completion - Scaffold Design And Loading
Scaffold Training Institute
Certificate of Completion - Scaffold Competency
Scaffold Training Institute
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